New Zealand Bra Size Calculator – Your AU/NZ Fit
Our simple, centimeter-based New Zealand Bra Size Calculator helps you find your perfect match. It’s accurate, beginner-friendly, and ideal whether you’re measuring for the first time or checking your size after body changes.
🇳🇿 New Zealand Bra Size Calculator
NZ New Zealand Bra Size Calculator
Enter your measurements in centimeters to find your Kiwi bra size.
🎯 Your Kiwi Bra Size
Finding a bra that fits perfectly makes you feel comfortable and supported all day long! But bra sizes can be confusing because different countries use different systems. In New Zealand (NZ), bra sizes usually follow the same system as Australia (AU). This means band sizes are numbers like 10, 12, 14 (like dress sizes!) and cup sizes are letters like A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, and so on.
Knowing your correct New Zealand bra size (which is the same as your AU size) makes shopping for bras much easier! Using an accurate bra size calculator is the best way to find your starting point. This guide and our New Zealand bra size calculator make understanding NZ bra sizes simple!
How to Measure for the New Zealand Bra Size Calculator
Finding your New Zealand bra size (using the AU/NZ system) starts with simple measurements using a soft measuring tape and centimeters (cm)! Getting accurate measurements is key for using any bra size calculator correctly. General guides like this one on taking body measurements for sewing show the basics.
- Measure Your Underbust (Underbust Measurement): Wear a non-padded bra or no bra. Breathe out normally. Wrap the tape measure firmly around your body, right underneath your breasts where the bra band should sit. Keep the tape straight and snug.
Write down this number in cm. - Measure Your Bust (Bust Measurement): Keep the tape level and wrap it loosely around the fullest part of your breasts. Don’t pull the tape too tight.
Write down this number in cm too. - Use the Bra Size Calculator: Enter your underbust measurement (cm) and your bust measurement (cm) into the New Zealand bra size calculator above.
- Get Your Result: Click the calculate button! Our bra size calculator will suggest your New Zealand (AU/NZ) bra size (like 12B or 14DD).
Easy Tip: Stand in front of a mirror to keep the tape measure level. Asking someone you trust for help can make measuring easier!
How New Zealand (AU/NZ System) Bra Sizes Work (and the Calculator Helps!)
New Zealand bra sizing follows the Australian standard. Here’s how the bra size calculator figures it out:
- Band Size (Band Size): The band number (10, 12, 14…) is like a dress size and comes from your underbust measurement in cm. Each number covers a small range.
- 68-72 cm underbust ≈ 10 band
- 73-77 cm underbust ≈ 12 band
- 78-82 cm underbust ≈ 14 band
- 83-87 cm underbust ≈ 16 band
(Our calculator determines this band number for you!)
- Cup Size (Cup Size): The letter (A, B, C, D, DD, E…) shows the difference between your bust measurement (cm) and your underbust measurement (cm). The bra size calculator finds the cup based on this difference:
- ~12-14 cm difference ≈ A cup
- ~14-16 cm difference ≈ B cup
- ~16-18 cm difference ≈ C cup
- ~18-20 cm difference ≈ D cup
- ~20-22 cm difference ≈ DD cup
- ~22-24 cm difference ≈ E cup
Using our online bra size calculator makes finding your NZ/AU size easy!
What Your New Zealand Bra Size Means
Your calculated New Zealand bra size (e.g., 12C or 14DD) from the bra size calculator helps you shop using the AU/NZ sizing labels common in NZ. Remember that fit can still vary a bit between different styles and brands.
You can compare your NZ/AU size to other systems using our US Bra Size Calculator or UK Bra size Calculator.
Bodies change, so remeasuring and using a bra size calculator every year is smart. If you feel between sizes, sister sizes might help. If a 12DD band feels loose, try 10E (smaller band, bigger cup). If 12DD feels tight, try 14D (bigger band, smaller cup). Our Sister Size Finder explains this.
Fixing Common Bra Fit Problems
Getting the right NZ bra size, often found using a bra size calculator, can solve many issues!
- Band Rides Up Back? Band number (10, 12…) is likely too big. Try a smaller band number, bigger cup (e.g., change 14C to 12D).
- Straps Dig In? Check band fit first. If straps still dig, the style might be wrong.
- Spilling Out? Need a bigger cup letter (Cup Size).
- Gaps in Cups? Cup might be too big, or style is wrong. Try smaller cup or different style.
- Wire Pokes? Size or style is likely incorrect.
Changing International Sizes to New Zealand (AU/NZ)
Converting sizes to New Zealand bra sizes (which are the same as Australian sizes) requires a conversion chart or bra size calculator if you know your size in a different system.
- US/UK to NZ/AU: Needs conversion. (e.g., US/UK 32 ≈ NZ/AU 10; US/UK 34 ≈ NZ/AU 12). Cup letters often align up to D, then check carefully (UK DD ≈ NZ/AU DD; US DD(E) ≈ NZ/AU DD).
- EU to NZ/AU: Needs conversion. (e.g., EU 70 ≈ NZ/AU 10; EU 75 ≈ NZ/AU 12). Cup letters often align up to D/DD.
- French (FR) to NZ/AU: Needs conversion. (e.g., FR 85 ≈ NZ/AU 10; FR 90 ≈ NZ/AU 12). Cup letters often align up to D/DD.
- Italian (IT) to NZ/AU: Needs conversion. (e.g., IT 1 ≈ NZ/AU 10; IT 2 ≈ NZ/AU 12). Cup letters often align up to D/DD.
Accurate measurements are key! Trust your cm measurements with the New Zealand bra size calculator. Guides like this one on measurement accuracy are helpful.
| Underbust (cm) | NZ/AU Band Size | Approx. EU Band | Approx. US/UK Band | Approx. French Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68-72 cm | 10 | 70 | 32 | 85 |
| 73-77 cm | 12 | 75 | 34 | 90 |
| 78-82 cm | 14 | 80 | 36 | 95 |
| 83-87 cm | 16 | 85 | 38 | 100 |
| 88-92 cm | 18 | 90 | 40 | 105 |
Our Bra Size Converter also helps compare sizes globally.
Tips for Buying Bras in New Zealand
Shopping for bras using New Zealand (AU/NZ) sizing?
- Measure First: Use cm for underbust and bust.
- Use a New Zealand Bra Size Calculator: Get your AU/NZ band number (10, 12…) and cup letter (A, B, C, DD…).
- Check Brands: Fit can vary between NZ, AU, and international brands. Look for specific charts (size chart).
- Consider Fabric: Stretch affects fit.
- Read Reviews: See what others say about fit.
- Check Returns Policy: Ensure you can exchange if needed.
Whether you’re shopping in New Zealand or comparing sizes internationally, this guide helps you feel confident in your fit. Combined with our Bra Size Converter, Sister Size Finder, and country-specific tools, you have everything you need for a smoother, smarter bra shopping experience.